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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.15, 532.67 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.15, 532.67 and 111.62 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.15 : 532.67 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.15/532.67 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.15x = 532.67 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.15x = 59,458.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,458.03/355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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